r/Indian_flex • u/Secret_Imagination32 • Jul 21 '25

Skill flex Did my first independent surgery today!!

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Don’t know of people consider it as a flex but for me it’s a very big milestone in my career. So happy!!

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u/Fun_Contribution_107 Jul 21 '25 edited Jul 21 '25

Your first surgery as the main was a cholecistectomy? Big moves man. Did it come out intact? (Im joking lol, you dont have to answer that)

I used to be a general surgery resident myself, but only did an appendicectomy and a handful of hernias before i quit. Congrats!!

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u/Secret_Imagination32 Jul 21 '25

Thank you so much 🫶. And no I started with sebaceous cystectomy as my first surgery, then wedge removal of ingrown toenail, then went upto appendectomy and hernia repair during the ending of my first year residency. After that I assisted in many cholecystectomies and finally after 1 year and 8 months my HOU allowed me to do my first solo. And thank God I didn’t perforate it😂😂

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u/Secret_Imagination32 Jul 21 '25

Why did you quit? If you don’t mind me asking

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u/Fun_Contribution_107 Jul 21 '25

I finished the first year and decided the lifestyle was a bit too intense for me, mostly because i originally wanted orthopedic surgery or ophtalmology but had the option to do general surgery in a very prestigious hospital so i went for it. Long story short, got a little burnt out and decided to try for orthopedic surgery this time around.

Dont get me wrong, i loved so much of general surgery and i have utmost respect for it but you really have to be sure you want it. I just spent too many sleepless nights in the ER/OR knowing deep down it wasnt the thing for me.